2003 Noble M14 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 26 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Noble M14 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Noble | Opel |
| Model | M14 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
